Dive into everything you need to know about the magnificent Sun Met 2018 contender, HEAVENLY BLUE. Heads up! HEAVENLY BLUE has been SCRATCHED from the 2018 Sun Met field.

13) HEAVENLY BLUE – SCRATCHED
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Owner: Mr & Mrs W V Rippon, Mr A & Mrs R Chadha & Messrs M F de Kock & L M Nestadt
Age / Sex: 4yo / Colt
Merit Rating: 106
Colours: Light blue, lilac star, light blue sleeves, lilac stars, light blue cap, lilac star
Sun Met Draw: 2 (of 20)
Weight Carrying: 59.5kg
FORM
Total Runs: 9
First Place: 3
Places: 4
Runs at Kenilworth: 1
Runs at 2000m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
3rd in the 2017 SA Derby (Gr 1) – 2450m
1st in the 2017 SA Classic (Gr 1) – 1800m
3rd in the 2017 Gauteng Guineas (Gr 2) – 1600m
2nd in the 2016 Dingaans (Gr 2) – 1600m
2nd in the 2016 Graham Beck Stakes (Gr 3) – 1400m
JOCKEY Comments:
Coming soon…
TRAINER Comments:
Assistant trainer Matthew de Kock shares: “Heavenly Blue is doing very well but, in my opinion, might have needed one more run. He is well drawn and we are hopeful for a great performance.”
MAGIC TIPS (Winning Form) Comment:
Top-class Gauteng visitor although with a rushed preparation, faces a huge challenge here.
HOLLYWOODBETS Comments:
- Coming soon…
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